The Lead Piping Analysis Engineer will work within the Piping Analysis team of GE Vernova Hitachi (GVH). The Piping Analysis team is responsible for performing analysis of nuclear safety related piping and piping supports to show code and regulatory compliance. The group services the new plants projects organization primarily focused on the BWRX-300 Small Modular Reactor. The Piping Analysis team has strong interfaces with the Systems Design, Civil Structural Design, Reactor Design, and Integrated Plants Design teams.
You will be requested to:
Utilize knowledge and experience to solve and deliver outcomes to customers
Work cooperatively throughout GVH to develop approaches for solving technical issues. Communicate potential solutions and work status effectively to the organization
Support procurement and subcontract activities associated with new plant projects
Represent GVH at industry forums such as ASME meetings and BWROG conferences
Maintain and develop technical design procedures associated with piping and pipe support analysis activities.
Maintain, and facilitate the use of analysis software
Qualifications/Requirements:
Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Structural Engineering (Other Engineering Disciplines may be acceptable based on work experience) from an accredited college or university.
Minimum 3 years Nuclear (or closely related) Industry Experience
Eligibility Requirements
For the US
The preferred work location for this role is at the GVH Headquarters Wilmington, NC
This role is restricted to U.S. persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and other protected individuals under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) due to access to U.S. export-controlled technology. GE will require proof of U.S. person status prior to employment.
For Canada
For Canada GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in Canada for this opening.
This position will report onsite to the Markham, ON office 3 days a week.
Additional Desired Characteristics:
Nuclear Industry knowledge / experience
Experience with ASME Section III and ASME B31.1 codes
Experience with pipe and support analysis tools Hexagon PIPESTRESS and GT STRUDL
Finite Element Modelling Experience
Dynamic Analysis Experience
Engineer In Training certificate and desire to obtain PE or P Eng License
Strong communication skills and capable of articulating specific technical topics or assignments
Strong problem solving abilities
Strong analytical and process skills
Strong data analyst capabilities and ability to create small automation scripts to streamline analyses (PYTHON, etc.)
Ability to work effectively within a highly collaborative environment
A self-starter willing to take initiative
FOR CANADA
GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in Canada for this opening.
This position requires access to and/or use of information subject to U.S. Export Control Laws, which mandate all citizenships (including dual citizenships) be from the U.S. Department of Energy’s List of Generally Authorized Countries (10 CFR Part 810 Appendix A, which includes Canada and can be found here: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-10/chapter-III/part-810/appendix-Appendix%20A%20to%20Part%20810) unless a specific authorization from the U.S. Department of Energy is obtained or unless you are a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, U.S. permanent resident, or protected individual under the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Act (8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)). More information can be found here: https://www.energy.gov/nnsa/10-cfr-part-810.
You must have legal authorization to work in Canada and any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation. The drug screen requirement in the background check process is not required if the role is based in Canada.
Strong consideration will be given to Indigenous persons. The term Indigenous refers to individuals who identify as being descended from the original inhabitants (the first peoples) of what is now known as Canada. In this context, Indigenous people are First Nations, Métis and/or Inuit
The base pay range for this position is $85,000 - $135,000 CAD Annual. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set.
This position is also eligible for a 10% performance bonus/variable incentive compensation/equity.
This posting is for an existing vacancy.
This posting is expected to close on August 14th, 2026, or thereafter.
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
